An Introduction to Oncology in Australia

Description

Cancer is one of the most prevalent diseases in Australia. A diagnosis of cancer and cancer treatment can have both physical and psychosocial, short and long term effects on a patient. This course is designed to explore a range of issues for students who will work in cancer related health care. These issues include defining what is cancer, cancer diagnosis and staging methods, treatment options, population based statistics and quality of life outcomes, and holistic cancer care.

Availability

Callaghan

Semester 2 - 2015

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise and describe the hallmarks of cancer

2. Describe the natural history and staging of malignant disease

3. Describe approaches to cancer diagnosis and treatment

4. Describe research methods used in cancer research, including qualitative and quantitative methods

5. Collect and interpret population data that describes a range of cancer related outcomes, including the epidemiology (frequency and distribution) of cancer and population standardised survival rates

6. Analyse the dimensions and measurement of quality of life as it relates to oncology patients, and the role of supportive and complimentary care interventions in cancer care

7. Analyse the specialist roles of practitioners in cancer care, and the role of the multi-disciplinary health team in oncology